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Can Wall Street Billionaires Deliver on Trump’s Blue-Collar Promise?

The president-elect has named wealthy financiers for key economic positions, raising questions about how much they will follow through on promises to help the working class.

Business - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

For billionaire Mark Cuban, luxury real estate in a prime location trumps politics

Though the ‘Shark Tank’ star and entrepreneur has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump, he still hangs on to his lux N.Y. condo in the Trump tower.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

How billionaires could benefit from Trump's second term

Billionaires backed President-elect Donald Trump's bid to get back in the White House, but now that the deal is done, what could they get in return? CBS News investigative reporter Dan Klaidman ...

Elon Musk Jabs at Billionaire Rival Jeff Bezos Over Trump

The world’s two richest men got into it on Musk’s social-media platform X over the election.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Trump delivers remarks at campaign rally in Pennsylvania

Watch live coverage as former President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a campaign event in Allentown, Pa.

Jubilation in the room as Trump delivered victory speech

The president-elect delivered an ordinary speech in an extraordinary moment, writes Gary O'Donoghue.

Harris delivers concession address after Trump victory

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession address Wednesday from her alma mater Howard University after she called President-elect Donald Trump and congratulated him on his victory. ...

Politics - CBS News - November 6

Harris delivers concession speech after losing to Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris gave a concession speech at Howard University in Washington after losing the election to Donald Trump. Harris said she had congratulated Trump on his victory and said ...

Republicans win House, delivering Trump a trifecta

Republicans are projected to keep control of the House of Representatives, handing the party total control of Washington with President-elect Trump back in the White House in January. Decision Desk ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

US inflation rises to 2.6%

October figure comes as Federal Reserve debates how quickly to lower interest rates

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Israeli right celebrates hawkish Trump government picks

Pete Hegseth, Mike Huckabee and other incoming officials are staunch supporters of Benjamin Netanyahu

Business - Financial Times - November 13

We Wanted a New Republican Party. Trump Delivered.

Ross Douthat and Reihan Salam had a vision for how Republicans could reclaim the working class. They never expected Trump to fulfill it.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Results: How small gains delivered a big win

How a shift in support among different groups added up to Trump regaining the White House.

Can Trump Prevent a TikTok Ban? His Team Says ‘He Will Deliver’

When asked about whether President-elect Donald Trump would prevent a TikTok ban in the United States, a spokeswoman told The New York Times: “He will deliver.”

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Biden and Xi Meet, Delivering Messages Seemingly Intended for Trump

Donald J. Trump has promised a more aggressive approach, after the Biden administration worked to avoid open conflict with Beijing.

World - The New York Times - November 17

Biden Team Races to Deliver Chip Grants Before Trump Takes Over

Government officials and chip makers like Intel are in talks over billions of dollars aimed at growing domestic manufacturing.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

What eliminating the Department of Education could mean for students, schools

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a plan to eliminate the Department of Education to “send all education work and needs back to the States."

The Guardian doesn’t ‘sanewash’ Trump or take orders from a billionaire owner. That’s why I’m proud to write here | Rebecca Solnit

Thanks to reader support, the Guardian is free from the political and commercial pressures that influence other US outlets. Please help us raise the $2m we need to keep up our momentum. . The ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Elon Musk asks voters to brace for 'hardship' as billionaire plans deep spending cuts from potential Trump cabinet post

In the home stretch of the 2024 election, voters who’ve been weighing both campaigns’ proposals to tackle living costs are now hearing a new pitch from the Republican side: accept some short-term ...

Banana auction billionaire's $30 million investment in Trump's crypto token highlights new ways to enrich president-elect

Billionaire Justin Sun, who paid $6.2 million for a banana at auction, has invested $30 million into Donald Trump's crypto venture token.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Billionaires see the stakes of election

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Billionaires with business interests riding on election For billionaires who have ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

US presidential election updates: Kamala Harris delivers closing address while Trump and Biden talk ‘garbage’

With a week to go until polls open on 5 November, Harris makes her case to the country while the White House goes into damage control after Biden’s gaffe. Don’t miss important US election news. ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Maher delivers final message to undecided voters: It may get worse under Trump

Bill Maher warned viewers that things may get worse if former President Trump gets a second term in The White House. "So, dear Christmas Eve voter, I say to you: things aren't that bad, but they ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Trump called Megyn Kelly 'nasty' 9 years ago. She just helped deliver his closing message

Conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly delivered a fiery speech supporting Donald Trump before he gave what was billed as his “closing message."

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

Election 2024 live updates: Trump flips battleground state of Arizona

Former President Trump has won the election in key swing states such as Georgia and Pennsylvania, and is projected to win the necessary 270 Electoral College votes, while Republicans have taken ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Biden delivers first remarks since election, calls Kamala Harris' loss to Trump a setback

President Biden addressed the nation Thursday for the first time since Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the election, which Mr. Biden referred to as a setback. The president said he would ...

China loses third of its billionaires as economy falters

ByteDance chief Zhang Yiming leads country’s ‘rich list’ with $49bn fortune

World - Financial Times - October 29

FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump

Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine and Russia hold secret talks, while Alphabet and Reddit shares rise after results

World - Financial Times - October 30

An excess of billionaires is destabilising politics – just as academics predicted

Politicians have always courted the wealthy, but Elon Musk and co represent a new kind of donor, and an unprecedented danger to democracy. The concept of “elite overproduction” was developed by ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Billionaires have business interests hinging on election outcome

Billionaires who have funneled tens of millions of dollars into the 2024 election or who have made key decisions affecting the race have a lot riding on the outcome. Two of the biggest names to get ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged $250mn bribery scheme

Prosecutors accuse tycoon and others of lying to investors and offering millions in bribes to land lucrative contracts

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

US charges Indian billionaire Adani over alleged $250m bribery scheme

The Adani Group has denied the allegations of bribery and fraud, calling them "baseless".

Will mail, packages be delivered on Veterans Day?

On Monday, Nov. 11, the United States Postal Service will be observing Veterans Day.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

'Time for Scotland to deliver result, not moments'

Scotland have long been capable of flashes of brilliance, but now they need a winning performance when Australia visit, writes Tom English.

The Washington Post is a reminder of the dangers of billionaire ownership | Siva Vaidhyanathan

In blocking the newspaper from endorsing Kamala Harris, Jeff Bezos is not acting cowardly so much as slyly. Last week the Washington Post refrained from endorsing a candidate in the presidential ...